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Rishikesh to Bangalore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.

2475 kmDistance
49.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹85,372
Ertiga₹1,08,761
Innova₹1,13,438
Innova Crysta₹1,39,752
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,92,960

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,720
AC Seater₹4,460
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,960
AC Sleeper₹5,690
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,980
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Train
Sleeper₹1,520
Economy₹2,510
Third AC₹3,500
Second AC₹4,980
First AC₹6,960
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Rishikesh to Bangalore

2475 km · ~53h 30m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rishikesh

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 413

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 563

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 713

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 825

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 975

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1125

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1238

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1388

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1538

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1650

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1800

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1950

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2063

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2213

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2363

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Rishikesh to Bangalore

2475 km · ~55h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rishikesh

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rishikesh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Rishikesh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~825 km

    ~18h 20m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 825)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bangalore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~825 km

    ~18h 20m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1650)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bangalore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Bangalore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~825 km

    ~18h 20m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  7. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Rishikesh to Bangalore

Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 46h 51m in total

Dehradun Chennai Express#12688 · Superfast
07:49 AMDoiwala
6h 36m45 stops
02:25 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 6h 25m wait

Delhi H Nizamuddin-Bangalore Rajdhani Express#12430 · Rajdhani
08:50 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin
33h 50m272 stops
06:40 AM+2dBangalore City Jn

1 change · 46h 51m in total

Dehradun Chennai Express#12688 · Superfast
07:49 AMDoiwala
6h 36m45 stops
02:25 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 6h 25m wait

Hazrat Nizamuddin-Bangalore Rajdhani Express#12494 · Rajdhani
08:50 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin
33h 50m263 stops
06:40 AM+2dBangalore City Jn

1 change · 47h 41m in total

Dehradun Chennai Express#12688 · Superfast
07:49 AMDoiwala
7h 4m46 stops
02:53 PMOkhla

Change trains at Okhla — about 8h 27m wait

Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Yesvantpur AC Duronto Express#12214 · Duronto
11:20 PMOkhla
32h 10m265 stops
07:30 AM+2dYesvantpur Jn

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Rishikesh to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rishikesh to Bangalore is about 2475 km by road, roughly 49.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2475 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹85,372 · Ertiga ₹1,08,761 · Innova ₹1,13,438 · Innova Crysta ₹1,39,752 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,92,960
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,720 · AC Seater ₹4,460 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,960 · AC Sleeper ₹5,690 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,980
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,520 · Economy ₹2,510 · Third AC ₹3,500 · Second AC ₹4,980 · First AC ₹6,960

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Want the full Bangalore guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bangalore.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Rishikesh to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Aligarh315 km from Rishikesh

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Gwalior560 km from Rishikesh

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Vidisha950 km from Rishikesh

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Yavatmal1400 km from Rishikesh

    Maharashtra

  5. Raichur2010 km from Rishikesh

    Karnataka

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Things to Do in Bangalore

Cinemax

Cinemax is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Cinepolis

Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Gopalan Cinemas

Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station

Inox theatre

Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

PVR Cinemas

PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Bangalore Film Society

A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.

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Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Rishikesh to Bangalore (about 49.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Rishikesh
Suggested from Bangalore's top sights.

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